I know it's not specifically Ocarina of TIme, but Ridley Scott's Legend(1985) is the closest analogue for a Legend of Zelda adaptation. That said, I'm not advocating for Ridley Scott as the best director to adapt Ocarina of Time.
I agree with the top comment that Guillermo del Toro is the best fit. He's plugged into Japanese entertainment as a fan of anime and games which I think would help with respecting the source material. He could properly capture both the whimsical introduction of the Kokiri, Goron, and Zora, and the melancholy of time represented by Sheik's monologues.
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Reply to The perfect person to adapt Zelda ocarina of time to live action? by sadgirl45
I know it's not specifically Ocarina of TIme, but Ridley Scott's Legend(1985) is the closest analogue for a Legend of Zelda adaptation. That said, I'm not advocating for Ridley Scott as the best director to adapt Ocarina of Time.
I agree with the top comment that Guillermo del Toro is the best fit. He's plugged into Japanese entertainment as a fan of anime and games which I think would help with respecting the source material. He could properly capture both the whimsical introduction of the Kokiri, Goron, and Zora, and the melancholy of time represented by Sheik's monologues.